Pops Jerk food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canterbury City
Pops Jerk holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Pops Jerk was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Canterbury City score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Canterbury City ratings →
Address: 16-18 Richmond Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LP
How this rating has changed
Pops Jerk has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 3 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Canterbury City
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 1,486 rated places in Canterbury City score this low, about one in 68. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,156 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ← Pops Jerk | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Pops Jerk the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pops Jerk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Briggsys Emporium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Herne Bay Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Goody Ales Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ice Cream Sundae Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Herne Bay Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bar Eight Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Pops Jerk
What is Pops Jerk's food hygiene rating?
Pops Jerk has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Canterbury City Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Pops Jerk safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Pops Jerk last inspected?
Pops Jerk was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pops Jerk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pops Jerk compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Pops Jerk holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Pops Jerk and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Canterbury City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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